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GameStop: Office Space: Idle Profits mobile game launches free on iOS and Android

GameStop: Office Space: Idle Profits mobile game launches free on iOS and Android New mobile game now available free on iOS and Android SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — FoxNext Games and Kongregate, a leading publisher of mobile, PC, and web games, today launched Office Space: Idle Profits for free on iOS & Android devices to save you…
April 21, 20170Comments

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Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. Announces Release Date of First Quarter Fiscal 2017 Results and Conference call

ST. LOUIS, 2017-Apr-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW), today (Apr. 13, 2017) announced that the Company will report results for its first quarter fiscal year 2017 ended April 1, 2017, on Thursday, April 27, 2017, prior to the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company will host its…
April 17, 20170Comments

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Toys“R”Us unifies its Japan, Greater China and Southeast Asia businesses

WAYNE, NJ and TOYKO, JAPAN, 2017-Apr-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. today (April 11, 2017) announced that it has entered into an agreement to unify its Toys“R”Us, Japan business with its Toys“R”Us business in Greater China and Southeast Asia, a joint venture between Toys“R”Us, Inc. and Fung Retailing Limited. Under this agreement, Toys“R”Us, Japan,…
April 14, 20170Comments

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Toys“R”Us® kicks off its fundraising campaign to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®

Wayne, NJ, 2017-Apr-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today (April 3, 2017) announced the start of its fundraising campaign in stores and online through June 12 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. This is the first…
April 4, 20170Comments

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Boardgames & Books with Breaking Games and Barnes & Noble

NETCONG, NEW JERSEY, 2017-Apr-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Breaking Games, an award-winning game publisher and manufacturer, announced that Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, will carry five of Breaking Games’ titles, starting April 9, in about 650 of its stores…
April 4, 20170Comments

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Babies“R”Us® brings The Honest Company’s products in stores and online

Family-Favorite Brand Known for its Commitment to Safe and Effective Products and On-Trend Designs is Now Available at Nation’s Leading Baby Product Retailer Wayne, NJ, 2017-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — When a child is born into the world, so is a parent. Among the very first things to cross the minds of new caregivers –…
March 30, 20170Comments

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Build-A-Bear Workshop and Saban Brands announce Power Rangers Collection

Power Rangers Collection Now Available at buildabear.com, buildabear.co.uk and in U.S., Canada and U.K. Build-A-Bear Workshop Stores ST. LOUIS, 2017-Mar-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW), an interactive destination where Guests can create personalized furry friends, and Saban Brands, creator of the 24-year Power Rangers franchise, today unveiled two new Make-Your-Own Power Rangers furry…
March 13, 20170Comments

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The Children’s Place announces new $250 million share repurchase program and 100% increase in its quarterly dividend

SECAUCUS, N.J., 2017-Mar-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Children’s Place, Inc.(Nasdaq:PLCE), the largest pure-play children’s specialty apparel retailer in North America, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a new $250 million share repurchase program and has increased the Company’s quarterly dividend to $0.40 per share from $0.20 per share. Jane Elfers, President and Chief Executive…
March 10, 20170Comments

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Nintendo’s highly-anticipated new console, Switch arrives at Toys“R”Us stores nationwide

Nintendo's highly-anticipated new console, Switch arrives at Toys“R”Us stores nationwide   WAYNE, NJ, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gamers, rejoice! This Friday, March 3, Nintendo's highly-anticipated new console, Switch, will hit shelves at Toys“R”Us stores nationwide - no preorder required! A combination home console and handheld, Switch delivers an entirely new way to play whenever and wherever…
March 6, 20170Comments

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Toys“R”Us® becomes the first retailer to bring Lightseekers to all of its stores nationwide

Line of Smart Figures, Trading Cards and More Available First at Toys“R”Us Stores Nationwide Starting, Saturday, July 1 Pre-sale to Begin Online at Toysrus.com on Monday, April 17 OAK BROOK, IL, 2017-Feb-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — TOMY International, the master toy licensee for Lightseekers, announced today (February 18, 2017) that the world’s leading dedicated…
February 20, 20170Comments

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L.O.L Surprise! now available at Argos stores

L.O.L Surprise! now available at Argos stores   Milton Keynes, UK, 2017-Feb-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The very latest craze in kids’ collectibles, L.O.L Surprise! comes to the UK’s number one toy store this week. Inspired by the unboxing phenomenon, the ‘Lil Outrageous Littles’ feature seven different layers for children to unwrap, each containing a special surprise, and…
February 16, 20170Comments

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Ten Drawings Selected from 70,000 Submissions Around the World for IKEA’s third annual Soft Toy Drawing Competition

Ten Drawings Selected from 70,000 Submissions Around the World for IKEA's third annual Soft Toy Drawing Competition   Children 12 and Under Were Invited to Co-Create New Toy Collection; Ten Drawings Have Been Selected from 70,000 Submissions Around the World – Including One from the U.S. – for New Collection Available November 2017 CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2017-Feb-08 — /EPR…
February 8, 20170Comments

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Toys“R”Us appoints Cornell Boggs as its EVP and General Counsel

WAYNE, NJ, 2017-Feb-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, today (February 7, 2017) announced the hiring of Cornell Boggs as its Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective February 15, 2017. He will report directly to Chairman and CEO Dave Brandon. Mr. Boggs joins Toys“R”Us from Dow…
February 8, 20170Comments

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Build-A-Bear Workshop to host quarterly investor conference call on February 16

ST. LOUIS, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW), today (Feb. 2, 2017) announced that the Company will report results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016 ended December 31, 2016, on Thursday, February 16, 2017, prior to the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company…
February 6, 20170Comments

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30 years of partnership: Toys“R”Us remains as K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers largest retail contributor to its charities

Specialty Toy and Baby Products Retailer Brings Playtime, Learning and Basic Necessities to Millions of Children Through Partnership with K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers® Wayne, NJ, 2017-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — There are 15 million children living in poverty in the U.S. – 50 percent of which are not reading at grade-level by the fourth grade. That means,…
February 4, 20170Comments

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Toys“R”Us supports impoverished families with $100M donation over the past 30 years

WAYNE, NJ, 2017-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — There are 15 million children living in poverty in the U.S. lacking basic necessities like food, clothes and diapers; but also deprived of important play opportunities that help foster critical emotional, physical and cognitive development. Studies have shown, kids who live below the poverty line are more likely…
February 4, 20170Comments

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Toys“R”Us announces the appointment of PepsiCo veteran, Carla Hassan as EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer

WAYNE, NJ, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, today (January 23, 2017) announced that PepsiCo veteran, Carla Hassan will join the company as Executive Vice President, Global Chief Marketing Officer, effective February 20, 2017. She will report directly to Chairman and CEO Dave Brandon. Ms. Hassan was…
January 25, 20170Comments

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Build-A-Bear Workshop celebrates 20 years in 2017 with monthly Parties on the 20th and Make-Your-Own 20th Birthday Celebration Bear

Build-A-Bear Workshop celebrates 20 years in 2017 with monthly Parties on the 20th and Make-Your-Own 20th Birthday Celebration Bear   Retailer unveils commemorative bear and thanks Guests for 20 years with lots of heartfelt fun ST. LOUIS, 2017-Jan-19 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW), an interactive destination for creating personalized furry friends, is celebrating 20 years in…
January 19, 20170Comments

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Toys“R”Us®’s campaign to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation raised $5.4 million and collected 550,000 toys

Annual Fundraiser Guaranteed a Visit from Santa for Millions of Children in Need this Holiday Season Wayne, NJ, 2017-Jan-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today announced that its nationwide fundraising campaign to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation raised more than $5.4 million and collected a record-breaking 550,000 toys – ensuring a very Merry Christmas…
January 17, 20170Comments

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Babies“R”Us hosts its popular Great Trade-In: Gear and Furniture Event through February 20

WAYNE, NJ, 2017-Jan-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — January 16, 2017 by Jessica Offerjost. I have one toddler. And for that one toddler, we’ve amassed SEVEN car seats, SIX strollers and FOUR play yards to be exact. Am I a hoarder? Maybe. But there’s my car, my husband’s, our house, the grandparents’ cars and homes…and so…
January 17, 20170Comments

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with personalized gifts from Build-A-Bear Workshop

Celebrate Valentine's Day with personalized gifts from Build-A-Bear Workshop   Celebrate Someone Special and Support a Heartfelt Campaign for Save the Children ST. LOUIS, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Love is in the air at Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), an interactive destination where Guests can create personalized furry friends. New thoughtful gift ideas—from scented furry friends and ready-to-go…
January 14, 20170Comments

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NACS conducted toy and food collection drives for Volunteer Alexandria’s Community Toy Drive (Virginia) and DC Central Kitchen

​ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2016-Dec-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) conducted toy and food collection drives to help two local community groups: Volunteer Alexandria’s Community Toy Drive (Virginia) and DC Central Kitchen. NACS staff purchased 120 toys for the Alexandria Community Toy Drive, which will be distributed to children in Alexandria…
December 22, 20160Comments

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Toys“R”Us® announces 39 straight hours of shopping from 6am on Friday, December 23 through 9pm Christmas Eve

Wayne, NJ, 2016-Dec-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — As Santa is preparing his workshop, and many gift-givers are checking wish lists twice, Toys“R”Us® announced that its stores nationwide will open their doors for 39 straight hours of shopping. Beginning at 6 am on Friday, December 23, continuing through 9 pm Christmas Eve* ensuring that all…
December 22, 20160Comments

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Barnes & Noble offers the best in class educational toys and games selection for the 2016 holiday season

New York, NY, 2016-Dec-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today (December 13, 2016) released its top educational toys and games list for the 2016 holiday season (www.bn.com/topholidaytoyslist). Barnes & Noble has all the…
December 15, 20160Comments

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Toys“R”Us appoints Matthew Finigan as its new Treasurer

Wayne, NJ, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. today (December 9, 2016) announced that Chetan Bhandari, Senior Vice President, Treasurer, Toys“R”Us, Inc. will be departing the company, effective December 13, to pursue a new opportunity. “Chetan joined the Toys“R”Us team in 2014 to help the company address refinancing challenges with near-term debt maturities. He successfully accomplished…
December 12, 20160Comments

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Build-A-Bear Workshop named one of the Best Workplaces for Diversity for the second consecutive year

ST. LOUIS, 2016-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the second consecutive year, Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. (NYSE: BBW)—an interactive destination where guests can make their own personalized furry friends­—is one of the Best Workplaces for Diversity, according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work® and Fortune. Build-A-Bear Workshop ranked No. 8 on the 2016…
December 7, 20160Comments

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Argos’ Furby Connect Parents Survival Guide and Furbish Dictionary available to download

Parents’ guide created for Furby Connect Furbish dictionary available for owners to brush up on the lingo Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Dec-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Still going strong after almost a decade in the toy business, the latest Furby – Furby Connect – is the cleverest one yet. Lauded by many as one of…
December 5, 20160Comments

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Toys“R”Us, Inc. reports 3Q 2016 earnings

WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Dec-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Details for the Toys“R”Us, Inc. third quarter 2016 earnings conference call are provided below. On the call, the company’s leadership team will discuss the financial results of Toys“R”Us, Inc. and Toys“R”Us – Delaware, Inc. at 2:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Participation in this call is…
December 2, 20160Comments

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DreamLand presents the largest Saint Nicholas drawing ever with the help of 10,000 children

Halle, Belgium, 2016-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys specialist DreamLand gave Saint Nicholas the largest drawing ever. In November, more than 10,000 children digitally coloured a 10 metres wide and 6 metres high mosaic. Yesterday, the drawing was handed over to Saint Nicholas during one of the VTM KZOOM weekends at Plopsaland De Panne. More than…
December 1, 20160Comments

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